Shaker Lemon Ginger Pie Bars
Shaker pie is full of bright, tangy lemon flavor, and these bars, with their buttery shortbread base, live right up to the legend! A hit of warm ginger brings out the best in this seasonal winter dessert recipe.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Maceration Time2 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon pie, shaker lemon ginger pie bars, shaker pie
Servings: 16
Calories: 236kcal
For the Ginger Shortbread Crust
For the Lemon Ginger Filling
To make the Ginger Shortbread Crust:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line a 9x9-inch square pan with parchment.
Place the flour, powdered sugar, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Lightly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
To make the Lemon Ginger Filling:
Using a mandoline or box grater, slice the lemons paper thin over a colander set into a bowl. Roughly chop the lemon slices and add to the bowl, along with the sugar. Set aside and allow to macerate at room temperature for 2 hours.
Whisk in the eggs, flour, fresh ginger, ground ginger, and salt, and transfer to a small pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (should register 170 degrees F on a candy thermometer).
Stir in the cream and pour the mixture over the partially baked shortbread crust. Top with additional lemon slices, if desired.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until set around the edges but still a little wobbly in the center. Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into bars.
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg